, with mild and rainy winters, during which short cold spells can occur, and hot and muggy summers, with many hours of sunshine but also with rains and thunderstorms.
, of which it is the capital, and on the banks of the river that gives its name to the state.
of the coldest month (January) is of 9 °C (48 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 28.3 °C (83 °F).
, from December to February, is mild. There are periods of good weather alternating with periods characterized by clouds and rains. Subtropical air masses can bring temperatures of 18/20 °C (64/68 °F) even in January.
However, intrusions of cold air from Canada can cause sudden drops in temperature and
, usually of short duration, in which the temperature can drop as low as -8/-10 °C (14/18 °F).
in Montgomery is very rare. Several years can pass between one snowfall with accumulation and another. The heaviest snowfall in one day occurred on March 13, 1993, when 9.5 cm (3.8 in) of snow fell.
Sometimes, the dangerous phenomenon of the "ice storm" (rain that freezes in contact with a cold ground) can also occur.
In recent decades, the cold record was -18 °C (0 °F), recorded in January 1985.
, from June to September, is hot and muggy, with an often unpleasant combination of temperature and humidity. The sun shines quite often, although cloud coverings can form, which can produce thunderstorms.
On the hottest days of the year, the temperature typically reaches 37/38 °C (99/100 °F). The record is 41 °C (106 °F), recorded in August 2007.
Occasionally, between late summer and early autumn, Montgomery can be affected by
or their remnants. Hurricane season runs from June to November, although the period in which they are most likely is from August to October. The city is far enough away from the coast, so in general it is not hit by hurricanes at their maximum strength, however, it can receive heavy rainfall.
, from March to May and from early October to late November, the weather is variable. The rains are not very frequent, and there can be rainless periods of a week or more, especially in autumn, which is the driest season. In spring, severe thunderstorms are more likely. In March and November, there can be cold air outbreaks, while in April and October they are rare. In May and October, there can be hot periods, with summer-like temperatures.
can form. Montgomery is located in an area particularly at risk, the so-called "Dixie Alley".
To visit Montgomery you can choose spring and autumn, in particular, the periods from mid-March to mid-April and from mid-October to mid-November.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
9 °C, with a minimum of
2.5 °C and a maximum of
15.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-7 °C. However, it dropped to
-12.2 °C in January 2018.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
24 °C. However, it reached
28.3 °C in January 2005.
Precipitation amounts to
120 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is of
11.3 kph.
February is generally a mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
11.4 °C, with a minimum of
4.7 °C and a maximum of
18.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-4.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-12.3 °C in February 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
26 °C. However, it reached
30 °C in February 2019.
Precipitation amounts to
125 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is of
11.6 kph.
March is generally a very mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
15.1 °C, with a minimum of
8.1 °C and a maximum of
22.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-1.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-8.3 °C in March 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29 °C. However, it reached
31.7 °C in March 1995.
Precipitation amounts to
130 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 59% of the time.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is of
11.7 kph.
April is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
18.7 °C, with a minimum of
11.4 °C and a maximum of
26 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
3 °C. However, it dropped to
-0.6 °C in April 2000.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30.5 °C. However, it reached
34.4 °C in April 2007.
Precipitation amounts to
100 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 64% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is of
10.4 kph.
May is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
23.1 °C, with a minimum of
16.3 °C and a maximum of
30 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
8.5 °C. However, it dropped to
5.6 °C in May 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34 °C. However, it reached
36.1 °C in May 2019.
Precipitation amounts to
100 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is of
8.7 kph.
June is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
26.8 °C, with a minimum of
20.6 °C and a maximum of
33.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
15.5 °C. However, it dropped to
11.7 °C in June 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
36 °C. However, it reached
38.3 °C in June 1995.
Precipitation amounts to
105 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
8 kph.
July, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
28.3 °C, with a minimum of
22.3 °C and a maximum of
34.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
19.5 °C. However, it dropped to
15 °C in July 2009.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
37 °C. However, it reached
40 °C in July 2000.
Precipitation amounts to
130 mm, distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
7.6 kph.
August is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
28.1 °C, with a minimum of
21.9 °C and a maximum of
34.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
18 °C. However, it dropped to
13.3 °C in August 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
37 °C. However, it reached
41.1 °C in August 2007.
Precipitation amounts to
100 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 61% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
7.3 kph.
September is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
25.4 °C, with a minimum of
19.1 °C and a maximum of
31.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
11.5 °C. However, it dropped to
6 °C in September 1999.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
35.5 °C. However, it reached
39.4 °C in September 2019.
Precipitation amounts to
95 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 61% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
8.6 kph.
October is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
19.6 °C, with a minimum of
12.5 °C and a maximum of
26.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
3 °C. However, it dropped to
-1 °C in October 2008.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32.5 °C. However, it reached
38.9 °C in October 2019.
Precipitation amounts to
75 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 65% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is of
8.7 kph.
November is generally a mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
13.6 °C, with a minimum of
6.3 °C and a maximum of
21 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-3 °C. However, it dropped to
-8.9 °C in November 2014.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
28.5 °C. However, it reached
32.8 °C in November 2016.
Precipitation amounts to
100 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is of
9.2 kph.
December is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
10.1 °C, with a minimum of
3.7 °C and a maximum of
16.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-5 °C. However, it dropped to
-9.4 °C in December 2000.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
25.5 °C. However, it reached
28.3 °C in December 2013.
Precipitation amounts to
125 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 5 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
10.4 kph.